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Is Adrian, Michigan Safe?

Population 20,191 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Adrian is a smaller community of 20,191 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,412 per 100K.

Adrian Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAdrianMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1926.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1412.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1927/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Adrian

Violent crime in Adrian is below the national average. The rate of 260.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1926.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,412 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Adrian Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary363
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,412
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Adrian Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Adrian
260.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Adrian
1926.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Adrian Safety

Is Adrian safe?
Not especially. Adrian earns a C with a crime rate of 218.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Adrian?
218.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1926.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Adrian safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Adrian's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,412 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Adrian?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Adrian generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Adrian police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Adrian?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Adrian's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Adrian compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Adrian ranks behind about 65% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Adrian to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Adrian?
Bad. A C grade and 218.8 per-thousand rate put Adrian below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Adrian?
260.9 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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